There's still time to lap up some sun before autumn sets in - here are the best Med deals we found

1 - PELION PENINSULA, GREECE

Set high on an outlying hill, the view from Esperos Apartments on the Pelion Peninsula is spectacular, from the Trikeri at the end of the peninsula across the waters of the Pegasitic Gulf to the hills and plains of Thessaly.

Built in the elegant style of the traditional merchants’ mansions, the apartments boast dark wood beams, with open fireplaces, each with a balcony, and there is a shared infinity pool. The beach is 15 minutes by car while restaurants are just a 10-minute walk away.

THE DEAL: Seven nights from £639pp (saving £160pp) based on two sharing a one-bedroom apartment, including flights from Gatwick and Manchester on September 13 for seven days and seven days’ car hire with Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays.

2 - CAVTAT, CROATIA

Plunge party: Two pools to choose from at Cavtat

You’re not far from the sea when you stay at the Iberostar Albatros Hotel in beautiful Cavtat. The three-star hotel’s two pools are just across a prom from the pebbly Albatros Beach. Plus, Cavtat centre, with its harbour-front bars and restaurants, is just a 15-minute walk away. This break also includes all food and drink for the week at the buffet restaurant, snack bar and beach bar.

THE DEAL: First Choice has seven nights all-inclusive, flying from Manchester in September 29 from £915pp.

3 - ZANTE, GREECE

Island life in Zante

Feel like you might get bored just lounging by the pool all day, then check into the Hotel Margarita, where you’ll more than enough activities to keep you on the go.

Two swimming pools (one adults only) cater for aqua aerobics and water-polo, while land-based activities range from football and volleyball to tennis and French bowls. It’s the perfect way to work up an appetite. The beach is 800metres away and shops just 400metres.

THE DEAL: Thomas Cook offers seven nights all-inclusive, flying from Birmingham on September 19, from £535pp.

4 - CATALONIA, SPAIN

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Explore the Catalan coast

With temperatures and crowds easing off, September is a great time to get on your bike and explore the Catalan coast and its miles of golden beaches. Head inland for vineyards and olive groves as you pass through medieval villages steeped in history and the magnificent Aiguamolls Natural Park.

5 - MENORCA

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Ciutadella in Menorca is not far from Sa Caleta

Late summer is an ideal time to take the little ones on holiday. At Thomas Cook FamilyWORLD youngsters will always be kept entertained. Toddler Time sessions run daily throughout September and October with trained childcare staff on hand and there’s a complimentary toy-lending service.

The four star Blanc Palace Resort in Sa Caleta, Menorca also offers a crèche for children from six months to two years, six hours a day, six days a week with evening sessions available if you fancy a night out.

THE DEAL: Seven nights in a one-bedroom apartment, with flights from Manchester on September 14 costs from £1,299 in total, based on two adults and two pre-school children sharing with Thomas Cook.

6 - BENIDORM, SPAIN

Central: Hotel Los Dalmatas is in the middle of Benidorm

Benidorm remains one of the most popular destinations in the Med. With a location ideal for the beach and the town, the-four star Hotel Los Dalmatas has an outdoor pool, entertainment programme, and gym – perfect for work, rest and play.

THE DEAL: Fly from Newcastle to Alicante with easyJet on September 24 for seven nights all-inclusive from £367pp.

7 - SIDE, TURKEY

Cosmopolitan: Side is perfect for letting your hair down

If you’re planning to let your hair down with friends settle for Side in Turkey. Sitting on a headland edged with fine sandy beaches, this coastal town has a old quarter of colourful alleyways packed with shops while the cosmopolitan modern resort centre has more stores and restaurants.

THE DEAL: With just 43 rooms, friendly Selge Hotel is just a 1.8km stroll from the beach and 2.5kms from Side town. Cosmos Holidays has seven nights’ B&B including flights from Gatwick departing September 12 from £403pp.

8 - RHODES, GREECE

Some like it hot in Rhodes

Rhodes consistently records the highest temperatures in Europe towards the end of the summer. Perched on a hill on the outskirts of Rhodes Town, with a view of the bay and sandy beach, the three-star Panorama Studios is in a tranquil area, perfect for relaxing and soaking up the sun.

It has a fresh-water pool and bar but the beach and the town of Faliraki are just a 15 minute walk away. And with the resort less than 20km from the airport, transfer times are kept to a minimum so you’ll be from plane to pool in no time.

THE DEAL: Depart from Liverpool on September 18, seven nights’ self-catering for two sharing costs from £370pp.

9 - CYPRUS

Handy: Hotel Agapinor is just a short walk from historic Paphos

With panoramic views overlooking the harbour and sea, the Hotel Agapinor is in the centre of historic Paphos. There is a large pool while the beach is just a short walk away. This is the perfect spot to soak up the late summer sun, dining on one of the many port-side tavernas and sampling the local ‘mezze’.

Watch out for the wild pelicans that wander freely around the harbour.

THE DEAL: Departing from Manchester on September 23, seven nights all-inclusive costs from £427pp with easyJet Holidays.

10 - COTE D’AZUR, FRANCE

Discover the beaches of the Cote d'Azur in France

Camping holidays can be hard work unless you choose your site carefully. Camping Douce Quietude is in a charming woodland setting so you can get back to nature yet it’s just a few minutes’ drive from the chic towns of the Cote D’Azur. As well as a pool to rival any hotel’s, the site’s has a gym, sauna and jacuzzi plus bars and a restaurant.

THE DEAL: Seven nights in a two-bed, air-conditioned mobile home for up to six people costs from £234 with Canvas Holidays.